Heidi S. Swinton
Author of To the Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson
About the Author
Works by Heidi S. Swinton
To the Rescue 1 copy
Associated Works
The Best of Women's Conference: Selected Talks from 25 Years of Women's Conference (2000) — Contributor — 40 copies
Ye Shall Bear Record of Me: Talks from the 2001 BYU Women's Conference (2002) — Contributor — 23 copies
The Rock of Our Redeemer: Talks from the 2002 Byu Women's Conference (2003) — Contributor — 21 copies
The Joy of Our Salvation: Talks from the 2004 Byu Women's Conference (2005) — Contributor — 17 copies
A Light Shall Break Forth: Talks from the 2005 BYU Women's Conference (2006) — Contributor — 15 copies
By Small and Simple Things: Talks From the 2011 BYU Women's Conference (2012) — Contributor — 14 copies
Rise to the Divinity Within You: Talks from the 2006 BYU Women's Conference (2007) — Contributor — 13 copies
Choose Ye This Day to Serve the Lord: Talks From the 2010 BYU Women's Conference (2010) — Contributor — 11 copies
The Lord Will Give Grace and Glory: Talks from the 2014 BYU Women's Conference (2015) — Contributor — 8 copies
Mormons and Popular Culture: The Global Influence of an American Phenomenon (2012) — Contributor — 6 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1948
- Gender
- female
- Education
- University of Utah
Northwestern University - Organizations
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Relationships
- Arrington, Leonard (step-father)
- Short biography
- from Amazon: "Heidi Swinton, a popular speaker and writer, is a graduate of the University of Utah and attended the Northwestern Graduate School of Journalism. She has published a number of books, including In the Company of Prophets and America s Choir: A Commemorative Portrait of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Sister Swinton has served in a number of Church callings as well as on Church writing committees. She returned recently from serving with her husband, Jeff, who presided over the England London South Mission. "
- Birthplace
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Utah, USA
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Reviews
One of the main impressions I took from this book was how often President Monson responds to the impression to do simple yet loving and meaningful things. It inspires me to be more mindful and act on impressions I have to make a phone call or say hello. The other thing that really struck me was how much one man can accomplish if he is whole-heartedly devoted to the cause. I am amazed at all that he has done and continues to do. This is not primarily a chronological account of Pres. Monson's show more life, though there is a general following of his progression from child to prophet. Rather it is organized around themes and responsibilities and focuses primarily on his church life rather than personal life (although I dare say that most of his personal life IS his church life judging by how much he does). show less
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to all readers. The book is not so much written chronologically (although it flows really well through different periods in his life), but is organised to illustrate periods, characteristics and lessons that exemplify this modern day prophet of God. It is filled with his experiences and teachings, which go hand in hand beautifully. The teachings give a lot of insight into who he is, his vision for each of us, and why he emphises certain show more teachings and christ-like attributes as well.
I was inspired by his diligence, willingness and faith to do all that has been asked of him throughout his life - including many personal sacrifices, and church service as a Bishop from a young age (which I can somewhat relate to), and later on as an apostle. The book includes stark realities and personal frailties from his life that show how human he is, while striving to live according to his convictions. There are so many inspiring stories included that make me want to do more for others and be a better person.
I loved the chapters on his service in the former East Germany and how he nurtured the church and its members in a strict communist country, while putting his own life in peril at times.
But I must warn you - you will have difficulty putting this book down once you get into it. Prepare to be inspired by our living prophet's life and teachings.
Ryan show less
I was inspired by his diligence, willingness and faith to do all that has been asked of him throughout his life - including many personal sacrifices, and church service as a Bishop from a young age (which I can somewhat relate to), and later on as an apostle. The book includes stark realities and personal frailties from his life that show how human he is, while striving to live according to his convictions. There are so many inspiring stories included that make me want to do more for others and be a better person.
I loved the chapters on his service in the former East Germany and how he nurtured the church and its members in a strict communist country, while putting his own life in peril at times.
But I must warn you - you will have difficulty putting this book down once you get into it. Prepare to be inspired by our living prophet's life and teachings.
Ryan show less
Written by someone outside the LDS church, this interesting book portray mormon founder Joseph Smith in his unique, frontier, American role.
This is an uplifting book about the life of a remarkable, Christ-like man. It's given me a lot to think about and a desire to emulate his unceasing efforts to reach and rescue the one.
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- Works
- 24
- Also by
- 19
- Members
- 503
- Popularity
- #49,234
- Rating
- 4.2
- Reviews
- 7
- ISBNs
- 18